15 Private Tours in Romania, Side by Side

Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest - Your morning: Bucharest pickup, drive time, and how the day flows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Private 12-hour Transylvania castles trip from Bucharest, with hotel pickup, Peles, Bran, and Brasov walking stops plus an English guide.

“The tour guide, Cristian, made the entire trip a complete joy. Not only was he punctual, but he had everything planned out and built in time for me to see/experience what I wanted even if it conflicted with the schedule. Additionally, he taught me a whole lot about Romania, its history, culture, and current state, that I can enlighten my family members when I return home. This man needs to be cloned and given a serious raise or stock in the company.”

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Bucharest Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Bucharest: Best of Bucharest Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

2.Best of Bucharest Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $57Top rated

Ride an open-top tuk tuk through Bucharest’s biggest sights and exclusive neighborhoods, with a local guide and 360-degree views.

“We really enjoyed our TukTuk tour - our guide (Robert) was amazing, very knowledgeable about the area, asked if there was anything in particular we wanted to see/know. Took his time at certain stops. Robert was friendly and welcoming.”

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1-Day Tours, Bucharest Experiences, Dracula's Castle Tours, Private, Royal Peles Castle Trips, Tour Reviews

Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov – Private Day Trip from Bucharest

3.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov – Private Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $199

Private Bucharest day trip to Peleș, Bran (Dracula) and Brasov with hotel pickup, licensed guide, and flexible sightseeing time.

“Fantastic experience. Peles castle was incredible. Brasov was charming. Bogdon was a great tour guide.”

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Bucharest Experiences, Guided Walks in Bucharest, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Best of Bucharest | Private Walking Tour

4.Best of Bucharest | Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $314

A 3-hour private walk through Bucharest’s key sights, from the Romanian Athenaeum to Old Town and monasteries, paced by your guide.

“Guide was exceptional—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, accommodating, and pleasant. We loved our tour and highly recommend it to everyone visiting Bucharest!”

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Bucharest Experiences, City Sightseeing in Bucharest, City Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing – Private City Tour

5.Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing – Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $101

Private 4-hour Bucharest panoramic tour with central hotel pickup, A/C Wi-Fi ride, Village Museum, Revolution Square, Old Town stops.

“We made many stops to see the highlights of the city. The guide was very accommodating and informative. It is an exciting city to visit”

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Bucharest Experiences, Massage & Relaxation, Private, Spa & Hot Springs, Therme Bucharest Day Passes, Tour Reviews

THERME “Take It Easy” Pack: Full Spa Access + Private Transfers

6.THERME “Take It Easy” Pack: Full Spa Access + Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 117 reviews · 3 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $118

Therme Bucharest with full spa access, skip-the-line entry, and round-trip hotel transfers. Galaxy, Palm, Elysium, plus time options.

“Booking through Viator was easy — they handled everything seamlessly, which honestly was the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, the Therme itself was a major disappointment. It was overcrowded, and finding a place to sit was nearly impossible. The saunas were constantly being interrupted by guests ignoring the posted attire rules, which meant staff kept coming in every few minutes — completely ruining any chance to relax. When I arrived, I was told to book massages upstairs, but when I went to book massages we were told they were sold out. Overall, this place seems more geared toward people who want to drink in warm pools all day rather…”

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Brasov Experiences, Carpathian Mountain Getaways, Hiking & Trekking, Hiking Trips in Brasov, Mountain Getaways in Brasov, National Parks, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

7.Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $126

Private guided hike in Piatra Craiului National Park from Brașov, flexible routes, shepherd scenery, and optional Bran Castle.

“Alex was a great guide and this was a beautiful hike! I wasn't aware of just how hard this hike would be (1000 meters/3200 feet) of elevation gain over about 4 miles, which included rock scrabbling and using a cable assist in 2 places but it was well worth it! I was grateful Alex let me use his hiking poles on the way down because it is VERY steep and my legs were like overcooked spaghetti noodles by the time we started decending.”

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2-Hour Experiences, Bucharest Experiences, Guided Walks in Bucharest, Historic Old Town Walks, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

8.4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Private 4-hour Bucharest highlights with pickup, car views, and an Old Town walk in English, including Parliament and Revolution Square.

“Bogdan was great! He showed us all over Bucharest. We were in a spacious clean van for the first 2 hours and were able to see the tourist attractions that are not as walkable especially with two kids (age 9 & 6). Then the last 2 hours we walked and saw all the important sites that we would have past if we were walking on our own. I highly recommend the tour!”

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Bucharest Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Food Tastings in Bucharest, Private, Romanian Food Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

9.Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Private 4-hour Bucharest food and history tour with Revolution Square, Lipscani bites, and a 3-course Romanian meal, ending at Unirii.

“We had a lovely chilly but sunny day walking around Bucharest. Elena was friendly and very knowledgeable, she was very patient and helpful throughout the day, lunch was also very good and plentiful, especially recommend the papanas dessert.”

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Bucharest Experiences, Dracula's Castle Tours, Private, Royal Peles Castle Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov-Private Tour from Bucharest

10.Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov-Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $165

Private, English-led day trip from Bucharest to Peleș and Bran castles, plus Brasov old town, with hotel pickup and flexible timing.

“We almost didn’t take this tour, booked it at the last minute, and we're so happy we did! The tour turned out to be one of the absolute highlights of our visit to Romania. Our guide, Octavio, was fantastic. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting stories. He adjusted the schedule so we could enter the castles at the best times, and his planning made the entire day smooth and completely stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Octavio. A+++”

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Bucharest Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private -RedPatrol Tour of Bucharest with a Romanian Vintage Car

11.Private -RedPatrol Tour of Bucharest with a Romanian Vintage Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Ride Bucharest’s Communist landmarks in a restored Dacia, with hotel pickup and a private English guide telling the human story.

“Fantastic tour, learned a lot about the city and its history. The car was really cool and our guide was great. Would recommend to anyone.”

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Bucharest Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Highlights of Bucharest 4h private Tour

12.Highlights of Bucharest 4h private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163

A 4-hour private Bucharest tour with hotel pickup and an expert guide. Key sights, Revolution stories, Old Town, and Palace views.

“This was a fabulous experience to see the sights of beautiful Bucharest and hear the story. My guide was outstanding and knowledgeable . I highly recommend this excursion.”

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Bucharest Experiences, Bulgaria Day Trips from Bucharest, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bulgaria -Private Tour- Basarbovo, Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo

13.Bulgaria -Private Tour- Basarbovo, Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $170

Private day trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria. Rock-hewn Basarbovo monastery, Arbanasi Revival houses, Tsarevets and Veliko Tarnovo.

“Great communication from sebastian setting things up. He even discounted my tour which I needed since it was my last week in Europe after a month stay. Alin was my guide. He had no trouble picking me up on time at my hotel. Alin’s car was clean and newer and had all the hook ups for phone/camera charging and wifi. He was professional, fun and a great guy who’s a seasoned-licensed tour operator. Alin knows Romanian history very well and I especially liked his funny story on how Romania became Romanized! Its funny, ask him about it! He also knew a lot about Romanian’s contributions to science - some of…”

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Brasov Experiences, Citadel & Fortress Trips, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Transfagarasan & Balea Lake Tours

Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

14.Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $223

A full-day Brasov trip to Transfăgărășan road, Balea Lake and waterfall, Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress when access allows.

“Our tour guide Charlie was really great! The day before the tour we received communication for where to meet and the day of our tour he arrived promptly. On the day of our tour there was a biking race that caused parts of the Transfagarasan Road to be closed, however I think the company handled it very professionally. They gave us the option to do the tour on another day or postpone the trip by about 4 hours so that we can still see the road and do the tour. We opted to postpone by 4 hours and we had a lovely time on the tour. Charlie was very knowledgeable…”

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Brasov Experiences, Citadel & Fortress Trips, Dracula's Castle Tours, Private, Royal Peles Castle Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fort. Private Tour from Brasov

15.Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fort. Private Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $156

Private day trip from Brasov to Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and Rasnov Citadel, guided by Adrian with skip-the-line comfort and great value.

“We met our guide Adrian on time and set off on a fabulous day. Adrian was very knowledgeable and made the day interesting and fun. We also went for a lovely lunch and generally had a superb day. It was wonderful to have someone leading the way and explaining things so clearly. I can't recommend Adrian and this excursion enough. Excellent value for money too!!”

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